If you are like me, you rush home from work to find a house full of hungry people. You are tired, more likely exhausted, and you still need to fix dinner for your family. You need something fast, yet wholesome. I have a few tried and true recipes that I’ve used for...

These tasks prepare the earth for a successful growth season. When springtime rolls along, gardeners are like horses at the gate, scarcely able to control their excitement at the prospect of starting the season early. Hold your horses, not to use an analogy that is...

I love this time of year! The weeks leading up to Christmas are magical, and carry a special place in my heart. I have fond memories of Christmas stories told by the tree as a child, with soft Christmas music playing in the background. We kept this tradition when our...

Summer is barely half over, yet storeshelves are already being stocked with back-to-school supplies. Some of you may bewondering, “What are they thinking? There are still several weeks of summer!” Perhaps, some ofthose storeworkersare tired of entertaining their kids,...

Ah, summer! Every year, our family starts off our summer vacation by heading to the lake for some camping, fishing, good food, and family connections! This tradition started when our oldest was just a baby. We’d load up the tent, air mattress, etc. and head south to a...

It had been eighteen months since I last hugged my daughter. What a heart-wrenching, tear-filled day that was! Today my eyes would water once more, but this time they would be tears of joy. Our daughter was coming home!  We had originally thought that her arrival day...

After 25 years of marriage, my husband and I found ourselves in a quite empty nest. Our youngest ventured off to college, and we had no idea what was in store for us! It was interesting trying to find our new niche. How do I make that favorite casserole or dessert for...

This morning as I walked out the door to go to work, I could hear the birds chirping happily in the early morning sun. The snow was starting to melt, the sky was deep blue, and I could feel spring in the air! Springtime means many things for different people. It’s a...

My husband and I have been married for almost 30 years. We have four of the most amazing kids ever! We recently became grandparents with the arrival of our first little grandson in November. My husband is the owner of a family-owned auto repair shop in a small, rural...

Let’s talk a little about car parts, most people now just want to get in their car, truck, or motorcycle and drive off. Fill it up with gas when it needs it and continue to drive. Some people worry about the basics tires, brakes, and maybe when the next oil change is...